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Oktoberfest Celebration
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| Oktoberfest began with a royal Bavarian wedding in 1810 where the groom, king Ludwig I, wanted to celebrate his marriage to Maria Teresa of Saxonia by proclaiming a state fair, in Munich. | |
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| Drinking beer, eating bratwurst and listening to a polka band is what most Americans think of as celebrating Oktoberfest. This festive celebration was established in October of 1810 by Prince Ludwig of Bavaria (crowned as King Ludwig I) in celebration of his marriage to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. The unusual thing was that the general public was invited to share in his celebration. At the time, such a thing was unheard of - nobles rarely associated themselves with the general public - however, some 40,000 Bavarians attended the celebration in Munich on what is now called Theresienwiese. Almost 200 years later, year after year, the celebration is held at the same location. "Wies'n" (the local term for the celebration, derived from Theresienwiese) is truly a Bavarian event that has become a celebration of life not only for Barvarians, but for all Germans and now the world, with some form of Oktoberfest happening in many cities and breweries. Today it is a huge event lasting 16 days with millions of people from all over the world. Costumes called Trachten are also popular at the Oktoberfest with Bavarians proudly wearing their local historical costumes. The men wear either suspenders and Lederhosen (leather short pants). The women wear a very traditional folk costume that is culturally unique to certain areas of Bavaria called a Dirndl. Oktoberfest is not only an event, it is also a style of beer. The traditional style guidelines describe an amber-gold lager, robust at 5.2 to 6 percent alcohol by volume (ABV), bottom-fermented and lagered for at least a month, with pronounced malt flavors from Vienna malts, usually accented by the German noble hops such as Hallertau and Tettnang. An Oktoberfest is brewed very much like the reddish-amber Marzen beer that was served at the Crown Prince's wedding in 1810. Oktoberfest party supplies like paper plates, napkins, and cups are a perfect way to complete an Oktoberfest Party Theme. Party decorations using like glow jewelry, stickers. Oktoberfest loot bags tucked into beer mugs or an Oktoberfest pinata can be a centerpiece and can double as party prizes. Party favors like jewelry, glow whistles, hats, masks, and party-poppers will add the special touches to an Oktoberfest Party Theme. | |
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Oktoberfest Celebration
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